Chess Puzzle #IJmzM — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g4; rook d1; bishop b1; pawns a3/b4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen b2; rook c8; bishop d5; pawns a6/b7/e6/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxa3 — queen b2→a3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d1→d5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rc1+ (rook c8→c1, gives check).
3. Best move: Rd1 — rook d5→d1.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1p3ppp/p3p3/3b4/1P4Q1/P6P/1q3PP1/1B1R2K1 b - - 0 24

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